The Houston Texans play 17 regular-season games in 2026 — 8 at home and 9 on the road, with their bye in Week 8. They open against the Bills on Sunday, September 13.
They have 4 primetime games: Week 11 against the Colts (TNF), Week 13 at the Steelers (SNF), Week 16 at the Eagles (TNF) and Week 17 at the Packers (MNF).
Through Week 5 the Houston Texans are 1-4 — 0-3 at home and 1-1 on the road.
The Statz season simulation projects 8 wins (a 5–10 win range) and a 25.5% chance of making the playoffs.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result or kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | SUN 9/13 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 31–36 |
| Week 2 | SUN 9/20 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 6–20 |
| Week 3 | SUN 9/27 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 17–19 |
| Week 4 | SUN 10/4 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30–34 |
| Week 5 | SUN 10/11 | at Tennessee Titans | W 26–3 |
| Week 6 | SUN 10/18 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | 9:30 AM ET |
| Week 7 | SUN 10/25 | vs New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 8 | Bye week | ||
| Week 9 | SUN 11/8 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:05 PM ET |
| Week 10 | SUN 11/15 | at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 11 | THU 11/19 | vs Indianapolis Colts | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 12 | SUN 11/29 | vs Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 13 | SUN 12/6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:20 PM ET |
| Week 14 | SUN 12/13 | at Washington Commanders | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 15 | SUN 12/20 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 16 | THU 12/24 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 17 | MON 1/4 | at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 18 | SUN 1/10 | vs Tennessee Titans | Time TBD |